Court Bailiff or Sheriff
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 52Executive and Legal Assistants and Secretaries
- Unit group
- 5212Court and Legal Assistants
Description
Implements court orders and serves legal orders and summonses as an officer of the court.
Specialisations
- Sheriff's Officer
Unit group
5212 · Court and Legal AssistantsDescription
Provide administrative and operational support to Legal Professionals by performing clerical work associated with the functions of courts, legal practices and the administration of trusts and estates.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Conducts investigations to locate individuals involved in court cases, and serves them with legal documents such as summonses and subpoenas
- Prepares and maintains accurate records of served documents and executed court orders
- Collaborates with law enforcement for safe execution of court orders
- Conducts property seizures and evictions as directed by court orders
- Escorts prisoners to and from courtrooms and detention facilities
- Maintains order and security in courtrooms
- Provides testimony in court regarding the execution of court orders and served documents
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/52/521/5212
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
